Big names behind BTS's rise to global stardom are now stepping into a new chapter with their exciting new venture!

On February 4, RETOPIA SALON made its official debut, founded by former HYBE executive Bang Woo Jung, who now serves as CEO, along with Chief Creative Officer (CCO) Kim Su Rin and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Park Joon Soo. Their mission? To create a brand-new boy group that will take the K-pop world by storm.

With a name that reflects a "utopia realized in reality," RETOPIA SALON's goal is clear: “Make Dreams Real.” The company focuses on turning passion for pop culture into real, unforgettable experiences. They specialize in artist management and content production, already creating BTS Jin's popular YouTube variety show Run Jin. With a top-tier team of content creators, RETOPIA SALON is set to bring fresh, exciting changes to the K-pop industry.

CEO Bang Woo Jung shared, “We aim to deliver unique experiences with impactful content. Our first big project is launching a boy group to lead K-pop, and we’ll kick things off with a huge global audition in March to begin forming the group.”

Bang Woo Jung joined Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE) in 2010 and was head of HYBE Media Studio’s Creative Studio until September 2023. She played a key role in shaping content for HYBE’s stars and pioneered self-produced idol content, now known as Jacon (self-produced content), which has become a major part of K-pop culture. Notable works like Run BTS and In the SOOP have even aired on major channels like Mnet and JTBC.

CCO Kim Su Rin, who previously served as VP of HYBE Labels Japan, was vital in developing fan content for BTS, TXT, and ENHYPEN. Her visual direction for fan meetings and events like BTS's FESTA helped take fan engagement to new heights. She also led scouting and branding efforts for trainees at HYBE Japan.

COO Park Joon Soo, formerly a Senior Professional at HYBE’s Original Content Studio, directed major variety shows like Run BTS, Bon Voyage, and Burn the Stage. He also contributed to In the SOOP projects with SEVENTEEN and TXT x ENHYPEN’s Backstage documentary.

With a massive global audition set for March, RETOPIA SALON is ready to make a splash. Stay tuned for more details.

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BTS's Jin has once again captured hearts worldwide with his beautiful OST Close to You for the drama Ask the Stars. Released on January 26, the music video quickly went viral, hitting 1 million views almost immediately. As of February 4, it has surpassed a massive 1.42 million views and continues to rise!

Jin’s emotional and soothing vocals are at the forefront of this track, making it the perfect match for the emotional scenes in the drama. The song’s gentle, loving vibe amplifies the feelings in the storyline, drawing viewers even deeper into the world of Ask the Stars.

With his signature clear and delicate voice, Jin perfectly delivers Close to You, a heartfelt ballad that has been gaining massive attention from fans and music lovers alike.

But that’s not all—Close to You also made waves internationally! The track debuted on the UK Official Chart on January 31, securing 20th place in Single Downloads and 22nd place in Single Sales, showing Jin’s global impact.

The dreamy, ethereal atmosphere of the song, paired with Jin’s sweet vocals, makes listeners feel as though they’re floating through space.

It’s no surprise that Close to You is maintaining a strong presence on major music charts, leaving a lasting impression on fans everywhere.

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